The standard work on all aspects concerning the authentic Arabian horse of the Bedouin. History, pure breeding then and now, breeding aims, performance capacity, performance records, physical properties and character traits, Asil Arabians as family horses and sports partners, stud presentations. Texte von/ Texts by: Princess Alia Al Hussein, Cynthia Culbertson, Anita Enander, Gail Goodman, Betty Finke, Gudrun Waiditschka, Astrid v. Velsen-Zerweck, Corinna Lehmann, Dr. Norbert Zális, Philippe Paraskevas, Dr. Ulrich Wernery, Dr. Dr. Karin Thieme, Hans-Jürgen Gottet, Dr. W. Georg Olms, and many others. "The publication ASIL ARABIANS is a precious documentation of this outstanding breed of horses and provides a rare insight into all aspects of the Asil Arabian as an important part of the Arabian cultural heritage." Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Founder and late President of the United Arab Emirates "Each volume of ASIL ARABIANS is eagerly anticipated by the arabian horse community. These invaluable and collectible books are a must in any horseman's library. The articles and illustrations as well as the photographs of modern Arabian horses are remarkable resources for the present and future."